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V3 VSPIC C Sun Serum / SPF50+ / PA+++ / 30ml
V3 VSPIC C サンセラム / SPF50+ / PA+++ / 本体 / 30ml SPF 50+ · PA+++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Octinoxate + 4-MBC (banned EU/CA) and PEG-100/PEG-2 stearate, octocrylene, fragrance; serious endocrine/allergen flags.
◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Mineral + chemical filters together for the best of both. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
Where to buy it
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64.8
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Composite score · independent
Ranks #1160 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate + 4-MBC (banned EU/CA) and PEG-100/PEG-2 stearate, octocrylene, fragrance; serious endocrine/allergen flags.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 filters resolved
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Hybrid
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Essence
Finish How it looks once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?
A hybrid chemical-mineral essence built on octinoxate, octocrylene, octisalate, avobenzone, and TiO2, with 4-methylbenzylidene camphor — banned in the EU over endocrine concerns. Niacinamide and peptides are included, but fragrance is declared.
Pros
- Broad multi-filter coverage with avobenzone and TiO2
- Niacinamide and adenosine in supporting cast
- Hyaluronic acid blend for hydration
- Lightweight essence texture
- Glutathione and ascorbic acid included
Cons
- Contains 4-methylbenzylidene camphor (EU-banned)
- Octinoxate raises environmental and endocrine concerns
- Added fragrance limits use on sensitive skin
- Octocrylene degrades into benzophenone over time
Who it's for: Buyers prioritizing a tone-up serum texture from a Japanese brand and untroubled by older chemical filters or fragrance; not for sensitive skin or EU-filter purists.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 59 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 10
Aqua· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Ethylhexyl Palmitate· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor·Butylene Glycol·Hydrogenated Polyisobutene· Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Dipropylene Glycol·Cetearyl Alcohol·Peg-2 Stearate·Hexyl Laurate·Hydrogenated Polydecene· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Polysorbate 60·Glycol Stearate·Triceteareth-4 Phosphate·Silica·Peg-100 Stearate·Glyceryl Stearate·Dimethicone·Caprylyl Glycol·Carbomer·Tromethamine· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Caprylhydroxamic Acid·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Disodium Edta·Tocopheryl Acetate·Propanediol·1‚2-Hexanediol·Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract·Glutathione·Benzyl Glycol·Piper Methysticum Root Extract·Hydrolyzed Mucopolysaccharides· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Portulaca Oleracea Extract·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract· Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Hydrolyzed Collagen· Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Copper Tripeptide-1·Acetyl Hexapeptide-8· Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Ascorbic Acid·Sh-Oligopeptide-1·Sh-Polypeptide-1·Sh-Polypeptide-3
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
18 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
29 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.